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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
Couple thwarted on elopement and wed in Logansport
Glen Obdenhain, local photographer, and Miss May Cummings attempted to elope last night, but police intercepted them after a city-wide chase. They obtained a marriage license and married this afternoon despite the counterfeit receipts discovered in the Chicago river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Obdenhain
May Cummings
Wilkinson Street
Logansport
Clymers
Miss Cummings
Kokomo
Peru
Obenchain
Indianapolis
Panhandle
Storm Rips East End Damaging Power Line Routes
A wind storm and welcome rain hit the east end Tuesday morning. Koward county suffered minor damage while the Kokomo Marion Western Traction line near York Inn was briefly blocked during removal of wreckage. The Marion Light and Power company power house near York Inn was destroyed, its tar stack and a wall toppled with the roof blown off. Marion and Bluffton areas reported significant disruption along the Marion Bluffton Eastern line and other right of way troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koward County
Kokomo, Marion and Western Traction Company
York Inn
Marion
Marion Light and Power Company
Kokomo
Bluffton
Death of Sharpsville resident Lon Grayson sudden
Lon Grayson of Sharpsville was found dead in his room on Saturday morning around 6 o'clock. Local reports indicate heart trouble as the likely cause, with prior complaints of lung distress and chest pain during the days leading to his death. He was a long-time resident and well known in the Sharpsville area. He had appeared in usual health Friday before being found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Grayson
Sharpsville
Mr. Grayson
Viciinity
Thase
Tipton Tribune
Mysterious Disappearance of Fairfield Barber Oren Gililand
Fairfield residents report barber Oren Gililand vanished after leaving last Friday evening. He secured a horse and buggy at a livery stable, traveled to Fairfield, handed the horse to another party, and then boarded an interurban car as inquiries begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Gilliland
Fairfield
Nerb. H. Wis
Missing Kokomo man leaves family anxious for word
A young man from Kokomo vanished after selling his interest in a barbershop before the war or event. He is of steady domestic habits and has not been heard from, causing great concern for his wife and child who await news of his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomoshatovest
Sisce
Tof
Money to Loan on Rent Estate in Russiaville
Local lender in Russiaville Indiana advertises loans on rent estate with amounts and flexible terms. Low interest rate offered and tailored to borrower needs. Call or visit for details on amounts and repayment options.
Pure Manufactured Ice Orders Placed at 94 On Restaurant
Customers are asked to leave their orders at the 94 on Restaurant for pure manufactured ice. The notice directs patrons to place requests at the venue for this product.
New London Hosts Blind Trio Vocal Evening
The Blind Trio, a renowned group known as the Blind Trio, performs a diverse program in a benefit concert at the Town Hall. They travel widely, presenting popular hits and older classics in a seamless blend of vocal and instrumental selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohdon
Phor
Fk Yours
London
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Hale Price
C.S. Wadman
M. J. Gifford & Company
C. H. Allison
LAW and Insurance
Old Reliable Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Russiaville
Indiana
GL. Wood Yetsstancce
Tome
Miss Street
Chichago
Chicago
St. Louis
Dayton
Cleveland
New Orleans
Minneapolis
United States Secret Service
West Adams Street
Leo Brown
Edwards Weéa
Edward Westcott
W. H. Young
George Anderson
Jola Barkinson
East End
Penny Pictures
Atevn
Sas
Attia, Russiaville
Ind
A. H. Miller
Wadman
W.E. Franklin
Wwe
Ilhless
Veterinary Selon
Honens
Wade Man's Store
Saturty
Ordeana
Swayzee Drug Store
Swayzee Bros., Prop’s
Russiaville —— Forest
Siuil Ry
Winnie
Codi CO
Piione
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